Poppyshow: An avant-garde dresser someone who calls attention to him/herself. Poly: Used to describe someone who is acting sick and feeble. Ole Neygah: Although no longer politically correct, the term is still used in vicious gossip to people who don’t have proper heritage or upbringing, and whose taste in clothing and merchandise is often unsophisticated. Not righted: If a person is called “not too righted,” he or she is said to be crazy or “off dem rockas.” Mouth-a-massie: Describes a person who indulges in idle gossip or talks too much someone who can’t keep a secret.
Mocomanian: Used to describe someone fresh from the country who uses broken English on a regular basis. Mamparlour Man: Describes a man who is very inquisitive and who involves himself in feminine activities. Madame Lashy: Used to describe a woman who is sassy and quick with rebuttals someone good at cursing and arguing. Macca-Braccas: Rude and disorderly folks. For instance, “The lady moved her jing-bang dem into the house.” Jing-Bang: Another name for “carouches,” things or to describe a crowd. As Miss Lou would say, “What kind of fenky-fenky singing is that?” These people usually do not have a solid foundation, so they stand for everything and anything.įenky-Fenk: Shy or dull. They are usually available to the highest bidder and are considered loose.Įye-Sore: Describes someone in a group or family who is envied or hated and talked about because of his or her endearing qualities.įallow-fashin-monkey: From the saying, “Fallow-fashin-monkey never drink good soup yet.” The phrase term is associated with individuals who tend to copy others or compete with them without seeking their own path.
Crisp: Refers to individuals, especially friends, who are worthy and formidable.ĭibi-Dibi: Typically used in reggae songs to describe women who have no self-esteem, integrity, or pride in themselves.
0 kommentar(er)
